Christmas parties and Networking- You should regard Christmas parties as an opportunity. Your next boss could be present without you knowing about it, never whine about your current job, listen carefully to the conversation to pick up on leads from your fellow guests. This could open the door to your next job.
Parties
and social gatherings can be used as a chance to network if it is done
correctly. Holiday parties bring with it a wider range of people that wouldn’t
be at your usual gathering. Dress smart, people will be looking at you and
wondering who you are and the first impression they get could be your
appearance from a distance. Be aware not to consume too much alcohol, stay
casual and relaxed. While this could be a great opportunity try not to be
aggressive seeking a new role as it will be a turnoff to potential employers.
Your seasonal role could be your
next permanent employment - Your seasonal job should be viewed in the same light as a temporary
job, if you do well the company may consider keeping you on in a permanent
position. Many people enjoy holiday work and find the permanent job they love
comes from this. Employers don’t always know that you interested in remaining
unless they are told, so speak up and let them know of your interest. If you
give the company notice well before the season is over it gives the company time
to consider who they will be keeping and to fill out all necessary paperwork.
All this will be helped if you are performing to a high standard each day. If
the company are unable to keep you on always remember to be courteous and send
a thank you note. A role could always come available within a few months if it
isn’t there immediately.
Five Reasons The Holidays Are
Great For Job Searching:
1. A lot of companies must spend the
money they have left in their hiring budget. If they don't they lose that
amount as part of next year's funds.
2.
People
tend to like to start out the New Year with everything settled and no loose
ends. This may mean hiring extra people in anticipation of staffing problems or
taking care of any vacant positions now instead of waiting until January.
3.
Many
people quit this time of year, anticipating that they can spend the holidays
with their family by doing so and then getting a fresh start in January with a new
job.
4.
Recruiters
are trying hard to up their end of years sales figures and are doing everything
to place people in jobs and make their year's performance figures spike.
5. Holidays bring parties and
special events, but hiring events still go forward, and there are still
business requirements that must be met. Many people think that the holidays
temporarily suspend hiring when in fact they do not.
Remember - Job Hunting Takes No
Holiday, don’t
fall into the trap of believing the holiday season is the worst time to be
looking for a new job. Keep busy and be pro-active, get your CV out to
recruiters that best suit what you are looking for, if its Sales roles get your
CV to www.aaronwallis.co.uk, network at Christmas parties and if you enjoy your
seasonal job remember to let the company know with plenty of time.
Written by Liam Oakes
Liam is the Candidate Manager at
Aaron Wallis and has been with the company for 2 years after having a career
with the RAF; Liam has helped hundreds of Sales Professionals secure a new
Sales role and ensures that Aaron Wallis runs smoothly.
www.aaronwallis.co.uk
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